not certain about NCU

Hi everyone,

I've been reading these boards for quite sometime and although I am on the sidelines, the members that constantly contribute on this board are experienced, bright, and thoughtful of others.
There are too many to list and so I express my heart-felt thanks.

As for my concern, I am presently concluding my Masters in education and looking over Ed.D programs. I am particularly interested in the NCU. I am not concerned about the "name school vs the less prestigious name school" for in my case it does not matter (the school that I'm attending now is part of CUNY...not prestigeous either). What I'm more concerned is that while NCU has grown rapidly over the years, I can't help wondering if it will still be there lets say..... 10 or 15 years from now.

I would not want to enroll, complete a degree and find out the school no longer exits.

Is there anyone out there who is looking into NCU and have the same concern?

regards,
Maria

 

NCU link

Pardon me for not providing the NCU link.

www.ncu.edu


regards
Maria

 

I understand your concerns maria. I believe NCU will be around for a long long time. They are building a new facility and are planning to expand their programs by offering new degrees and concentration. NCU is a fine choice and you have made an ambitious choice in continuing your studies at the university.

However, complete your doctorate now! The school may soon go to hell !!!..... hehehe. Just kidding around. good luck in your studies and welcome to degreeinfo.

-- Ray

 

Maria - Another very real scenario is that the school changes ownership and is no longer known by the name you know it as. For example, the University of Sarasota no longer exists, it is now Argosy.

This is a real possiblity. Virtual universities can certainly sprout up faster than traditional B&M schools - and they can disappear just as fast.

Regards - Andy

 

uncertain about NCU

Hi gentlemen,

Thank you for the replys.

Raristud, your reply made perfect sense. NCU certainly appears to be investing enormous amount of resources to ensure its future.

Andy, the scenario you mentioned never crossed my mind. I see that you received your Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Nova would have been my first choice but the tuition is out of my league.

I've searched a number of other schools including Regent, Liberty, Walden, and Capella. However, NCU so far seems to provide the flexibilty and accreditation at a reasonable rate (almost too good to be true).

Thank you both for your encouragement!

Maria

 

Re: uncertain about NCU

Hi Maria,

Nova's tuition is simply ridiculous. Have you checked out Touro?
They offer a PhD in education leadership without any residencies or proctored exams and can be completed in two years, but I suspect it takes most students 2.5 to 3 years.
TUI is the for-profit arm of Touro College and may or may not be here for the long run, but it's not-profit mother campus looks like its here to stay. That should work to your advantage.

http://www.tourou.edu/coe/phd.htm

 

Maria. Have you considered the university of nebraska at lincoln.
Tuition for the doctorate programs in education are cheaper than NCU and NOVA.

http://extended.unl.edu/gradprograms/programs_degree.shtml

 

Maria,

This is an important issue. NCU is growing as there is a clear need for PhD programs that can be completed 100% online. However, what would happen if more traditional schools start offering PhD programs online? Wouldn't the market prefer PhD programs from more traditional schools rather than virtual outfits?. I believe your concern is real as you might find that NCU wouldn't be able to survive in 10 or 15 years from now.

I can compare NCU with Jones International University that started as the first virtual University to offer online MBAs. As more traditional institutions starting to offer online MBAs, the market for
for online MBAs from virtual schools decreased to a point where schools as JUI are in a bad position and just barely surviving. In the case of JUI, they are still in business as they have a niche market for its MA in communications.

A best bet is a more traditional school but if NCU is all you can afford and accomodate in your schedule. I think that a PhD is always better than no PhD.

 

Hi everyone,

Forgive my tardiness for responding to your posts(I work long hours during the weekends).

Perhaps I should have posted that the Ed.D program I'm
interested is with a concentration in Educational Technology.

Roman, I had looked into Touro International as you suggested. Touro appears to be a good possibility. I am from New York City and Touro is a familiar name in the city. I believe TU has an Ed.D program With a concentration in E- learning.

Raristud, I looked into UNL program. It looks impressive but they seem to concentrate along the lines of education administration.

RF Valve, I'm glad you understand my concerned. At times I think I'm too much of a nervous nelly.

Steve, I see that you are enrolled in GWU's Technology Leadership program. I've also checked GWU's program and find the price reasonable ( for such a highly regarded school). I have a friend thats enrolled at Columbia University's Masters program. it's through the roof.

Thanks you all for your advice and comments.

If I can't come up a decision, I may enroll in another masters; the
Masters of Humanities program at CSUDH. I am seeking certificatiion as a social studies teacher and find the HUMX program intriguing.

Regards,
Maria

 

Because of the extreme gtrowth of NCU, I highly doubt that the institution will being going away any time in the future.

Like previously mentioned, the only thing I could see is if NCU was bought out by another proprietary system like Argosy, Apollo, or CTU. But that is HIGHLY unlikely.

But as far as the school disapearing all together with your degree disapeering into thin air, I don't see it.

Good luck on your decision.